On June 22, 2024, TENNISfest came back with a smash! Over 500 partcipants of all ages and skills got to try tennis for free and get taught by 38 of our stellar and devoted coaches with assistance from 42 volunteers! Edmonton Tennis Community provided this event to get Edmontonians active & social through tennis, this unique and inclusive opportunity laid the foundation for many young players to develop a love for tennis and gave the adults new to the game a launchpad to further their skills and interest. TENNISfest not only helped evolve players skills but gave individuals and families the chance to socialize, meet new people and experience quality family time, where irreplaceable memories were made and new friendships were forged.
Junior Tennis players had 38 dedicated coaches teaching them fundamental skills to start their tennis journey. They made sure the lessons were compelling, innovative and dynamic, while also introducing healthy competitive sportsmanship, fostering a love for tennis that will continue to grow. For some of the juniors TENNISfest is the start of many things, not only giving them essential skills but also the chance to get out and socialize in a vibrant community. Having ties to the community early on, lets players have access to the resources young players need to start their journey or continue learning.
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but tennis is a sport you can pick up at any age. TENNISfest gave adults accessibility to experienced coaches to help adapt players skills. Tennis promotes physical health benefits for older players but also gives them a chance to keep their minds sharp, making it an appealing sport to maintain health at any age. Socializing as an adult is a lot harder than when you were a child. TENNISfest gives adults the distinctive chance to socialize with like-minded individuals and break the ice with new people by sharing a common experience. Even for the more experienced players, they improved technique, strategy and encountered new challenges and motivations.
Thank you to our sponsors; Apollonia Dental Clinic, Saville Community Sports Centre, Tennis Alberta, ParticipACTION, Wilson, YONEX, IG Wealth Management, Enaly and Planwork Architecture INC., as well as our club partners; Royal Glenora, Garneau Club, Capilano Club, St.Albert Tennis Club and Greenfield Tennis Club. We are so proud of everyone involved in this event and our organization that made TENNISfest a smashing success!